Hettie translates her environment and upbringing into her movement almost flawlessly. Her creative movement is a vision that everyone should experience.
- L. Larson

 

Announcing Auditions for Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY's production of

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND

by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, directed and choreographed by Hettie Barnhill.

 

Actors are asked to EITHER submit a recorded audition tape OR come to one of the in-person, "open call" auditions on 9/27 or 9/28. 

 

Please note that we will be conducting in-person auditions on:

Friday, September 27 at 6:30 PM (Open Call)

Saturday, September 28 at 6:30 PM (Open Call)

Callbacks: Sunday, September 29 at 4:00 PM. 

Audition/Callbacks Location: First Congregational Church of Albany

405 Quail Street 

Albany, NY 12208

 

Performances: February 6-16, 2025 at theREP on the main stage

251 N. Pearl Street

Albany, NY 12207

 

If you submit an audition tape, you do NOT need to attend the in-person, "open call" auditions on 9/27 and 9/28. We will contact you if we need you to come to callbacks on 9/29 at 4 PM – thank you for keeping this time free. We look forward to hearing from you!

 

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Self-Tape (Recorded) Audition Information:

 

WHAT TO PREPARE:

Slate: Before you begin, please introduce yourself by stating your name and the title of the song you will be performing.

 

Song: Record yourself singing a short excerpt (approximately 32 bars or a verse and chorus) from a contemporary musical theater piece in the style of Once on This Island, or a selection from a soul, gospel, or pop song that best showcases your voice. Accompaniment or a cappella performances are both acceptable.

 

Dance: Learn and record the dance combination provided at the link below, set to the song “We Dance.” A music track is included to accompany your performance (dance begins at the 4:54 timestamp ). 

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Dance LINK: Once On This Island Dance Audition Phrase**  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KwW6YCRFpnNs6hHr90Bk6MonBtXBYtrQ/view?usp=sharing

Music Track Cued LINK: 'We Dance' Music Whole Track**

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MJUABmv-zwPEzCdthkpfE6DZqORxTb_4/view?usp=sharing

 

- Upload Videos- Please ensure that all videos are uploaded to THIS GOOGLE FORM: https://forms.gle/WdG3zazBxRnQE38n7 by September 26, 2024. Call 518-833-2621 with any questions.

 

**Please note: this video refers to this production as being a co-production between Black Theatre Troupe and theREP, but it is solely a Black Theatre Troupe production.

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Open Call In-Person Audition Information:

 

WHAT TO PREPARE:

Headshot & Resume (Optional but appreciated)

Clothing & Footwear suitable for movement and dancing

 

Music: Bring your book of music or sheet music for your song. If you don’t have sheet music, options will be available for you to sing without it.

 

Singing: Prepare a short song or an excerpt (approximately 32 bars or a verse and chorus) from a contemporary musical theater piece in the style of Once on This Island, or a soul, gospel, or pop song that highlights your voice. Please bring sheet music for the accompanist. If you don’t have sheet music, you may be asked to sing a song selected by the Musical Director.

 

Dancing: You may be asked to stay and learn a short dance combination during the audition.

 

Note: Additional team members may attend the audition, and it will be recorded.

Callbacks: Callbacks will be held on Sunday, September 29 at 4:00 PM.